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Cory Book Service

First LGBT mailing list devoted to selling queer books to a gay audience

The Cory Book Service was the first independent business devoted exclusively to selling books to a gay audience. Started by Donald Webster Cory, born Edward Sagarin, the service consisted of an LGBT mailing list in 1950s America which sent subscribers queer book recommendations and sometimes deeply discounted offers direct from publishers.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Cory Book Service was the first independent business devoted exclusively to selling books to a gay audience. Started by Donald Webster Cory, born Edward Sagarin, the service consisted of an LGBT mailing list in 1950s America which sent subscribers queer book recommendations and sometimes deeply discounted offers direct from publishers.2

The story

Founded by Edward Sagarin.1

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